California A surprising immigration raid in Kern County foreshadows what awaits farmworkers and businesses By Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | January 10, 2025 "If this is the new normal, this is absolute economic devastation," says one local economist.
California LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 A preliminary estimate of the economic toll from this set of fires is $52 billion to $57 billion — and they are continuing to burn.
wildfires LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid By Ryan Sabalow and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster.
Bay Area Fifteen applicants in line to become interim AlCo District Attorney. Supes must pick one By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | January 9, 2025 The next stage of the process starts Jan. 16 when supervisors will pick finalists from the applicants.
wildfires California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.
California Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
Bay Area Wind advisory in effect for East Bay hills, among other Bay Area regions By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | January 7, 2025 Expect gusty winds, up to 50 mph, through Wednesday morning.
Bay Area California’s Legislature returns to the Capitol to begin 2025 session — 5 things to watch for By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters | January 6, 2025 Newsom has floated several new programs — from expanding the film and television production tax credit to reviving a rebate for electric vehicles. His full budget proposal is due by the end of this week.
crime 4 new laws strengthen cities’ abilities to impound vehicles involved in sideshows By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 3, 2025 Sideshows include impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.
Bay Area Supervisor Keith Carson sends final note to Alameda County District 5 constituents By Exedra Staff | January 3, 2025 Nikki Fortunato Bas was elected to fill Carson's spot.